Large Dry Down

The past few days have seen near perfect drying conditions with bright sunshine, strong
winds, warm temperatures and low humidity. The featured chart displays potential
evapotranspiration estimates from the ISU Soil Moisture network since 1 May along with
daily averages computed from the longer term data from the legacy ISU AgClimate station.
The past two days are shown at 0.20+ inches which implies that depth of water leaving the
ground surface and moving into the atmosphere. The number is an estimate and a
potential maximum value, so actual values may be less. Much of that water looks to
reverse path today with thunderstorms present already this morning.